meadow sage

Meadow sage (Salvia nemorosa 'Wesuwe') should be watered thoroughly once a week with around 1 inch of water. Watering this plant more often than once a week can lead to root rot and issues with fungal disease. During the summer months the shower should be increased to twice a week or more if the temperatures are particularly high and the soil seems extra dry. During the winter months, reduction in watering may be needed. Avoid overwatering as the plant’s dormancy during the winter months means it won’t need as much moisture.

Meadow sage (Salvia nemorosa 'Wesuwe') thrives in full sun, requiring at least 6 hours of direct sunlight each day. It is best planted in spots that receive bright morning sunlight and some filtered afternoon shade. When given its ideal levels of sunlight, Meadow sage will stay blooming throughout the growing season from mid-spring to mid-summer.

Meadow sage (Salvia nemorosa 'Wesuwe') should be pruned right after flowering, usually between late spring and early summer. Pruning should be minimal, removing spent flowers and shortening the bud-bearing stems to keep the plant neat, encourage another bloom, and to maintain a bushy shape. Remove only around a third of the stems to a height of about 6 to 8 inches. Make sure to disinfect the pruning shears before and after each use to avoid transferring any diseases.